Classics Department records
Scope and Content
The collection contains task force materials, grant applications, correspondence, course proposals, subject files, and department newsletters.
Dates
- Creation: 1940-1975
Creator
- University of Minnesota. Department of Classics (Organization)
Language of Materials
Collection materials in English
Use of Materials
Items in this collection do not circulate and may be used in-house only.
Copyright
Researchers may quote from the collection under the fair use provision of the copyright law (Title 17, U.S. Code). Requests to publish should be arranged with the University of Minnesota Archives.
Historical Note
The University of Minnesota first offered classes in the classical fields of Greek, Latin, rhetoric and classical history in 1869. The classics department was established in 1935 to offer degree programs in Greek, Latin and classical history. The title of the department was later changed to the classical studies department and in 1986, the department merged with the ancient Near Eastern and Jewish studies department to form the Classical and Near Eastern studies department.
Extent
4.0 Cubic Feet (4)
Abstract
Collection contains correspondence, newsletters, and grant applications for the Classics Department at the University of Minnesota.
Source of acquisition
The collection was transferred to University Archives in multiple deposits from 1976-1993.
- Title
- Classics Department Records, 1940-1975
- Author
- Karen Spilman
- Date
- June 2005
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Language of description note
- Finding aid written in English
Collecting Area Details
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